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Beyond Boston

Boston Harbor Sunset Cruise

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Boston, USA
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Booked 5+ times in 12 hours.
  • 2 hours (approx.)
  • Offered in: English

Why travelers loved this

4.6
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· Olivia_F ·
Apr 2026
Perfect evening activity! Although it was cold, it was still a great way to see the city. The boat had a great cocktail and alcohol options. The staff was friendly and the captain was knowledgeable of viewpoints along the way. We even got to see the USS Constitution fire off a canon at sunset! Highly recommend if you love boats and a scenic view!
· mwpete47 ·
Apr 2026
Very chill. Lightly narrated, pleasant boat ride. Can be upstairs in the open air and relax or be in the downstairs indoor and eat/drink. Professional and nice staff.

Overview

See Boston from a whole new angle aboard a Boston Harbor evening cruise. Watch the sunset from the water, and glide out to the Old North Church and Historic Site, the Charlestown Navy Yard, the USS Cassin Young, and more. As a bonus, listen to the cannon fire of the USS Constitution, which marks the sunset each night, and sip a cocktail (own expense) from the onboard bar as you relax and enjoy the views.
  • Get views over Boston that you won't want to miss
  • Choose between relaxing on the open-air deck or in the interior cabin
  • Hungry? Thirsty? A range of snacks and drinks are available for purchase
  • Easy-to-find meeting point a short walk from public transportation

What's Included

  • 2-hour Sunset Cruise
  • Light commentary by the Captain on Boston's main landmarks. This is not a fully narrated tour
  • Food and drinks (available for purchase by credit card only)
  • Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

  • Classic Harbor Line Boston
    60 Rowes Wharf, Boston, MA 02110, USA

    The boat departs from Rowes Wharf, directly behind the Boston Harbor Hotel, located at (for GPS) 400 Atlantic Avenue, Boston (02110). Check-in at Rowes Wharf is located in the Ferry Terminal. If guests are lost or running late, please call us.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Old North Church & Historic Site (Pass By)

Charlestown Navy Yard (Pass By)

Leonard P. Zakim Bunker Hill Bridge (Pass By)

USS Constitution (Pass By)

USS Cassin Young (Pass By)

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Plan to arrive 15-minutes prior to the scheduled departure time to check-in, obtain boarding passes and pre-board
  • Only animals that perform a manual task to assist a person are permitted aboard. Emotional support animals and pets are not permitted
  • Please let us know in advance if assistance is required for boarding
  • Large group bookings are not permitted. Multiple bookings are subject to added fees or cancellation by operator
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 140 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

4.6
based on 664 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Great trip!

Edmund_L, May 2026
Be on time - better early. Great opportunity for skyline photos. You can sit on either side and get really good photos.

The boat was very...

Brittany_W, May 2026
The boat was very spacious and the staff friendly. Leaves promptly at 6:30 so be on time. Perfect amount of time on the water.

The captain of the...

Cara_C, May 2026
The captain of the Northern Lights was a great navigator. She also was knowledgeable about the Boston area and had cute sense of humor.

Relaxing and no stress.

Julia_B, May 2026
Great crew, reasonably priced drinks onboard, beautiful sunset. The captain was so sweet to the young kids and let them “drive” the vessel.

A fun, chill evening with...

Ken_G, May 2026
A fun, chill evening with great views of the Boston skyline and the USS Constitution (aka Old Ironsides).

May sailing

Romeo_P, May 2026
It was cold outside but there is a downstairs place to sit in warmth with ample windows. Service was great and crew was friendly.

Boston by Water

LISA_R, May 2026
This was a lovely way to end our vacay!! Beautiful way to view the city from a different perspective. Staff were super nice.

Northern Lights Cruise

Eric_P, May 2026
Trip was amazing great sites to see. Food and drink were great. My only issue was we couldn't here anything that was being narrated by the boats captain. The speaker system was either inadequate or he wasn't speaking into the mic. Would have been nice to hear about the sites. But, overall a great experience.

We had a great time on...

Candice_A, Apr 2026
We had a great time on the sunset tour! Service was great and the views were beautiful! We even got to see the USS Constitution fire a canon! The only downfall was it was hard to hear the captain's commentary over the speakers. Not really sure what he was explaining about the places we passed. We would do it again if ever in Boston!

Relaxing way to end the...

Justin_L, Apr 2026
Relaxing way to end the day in Boston. The cannon fire at sunset from the USS Constitution was really cool.

Girls trip!

Sherill_v, Apr 2026
Fun experience! Perfect for a girls trip! Fun drinks but the food is terribly disappointing. So stick with drinks and skip the food!

Perfect evening activity!

Olivia_F, Apr 2026
Perfect evening activity! Although it was cold, it was still a great way to see the city. The boat had a great cocktail and alcohol options. The staff was friendly and the captain was knowledgeable of viewpoints along the way. We even got to see the USS Constitution fire off a canon at sunset! Highly recommend if you love boats and a scenic view!

Very relaxing and...

Jessica_W, Apr 2026
Very relaxing and beautiful! Was a great experience to meet new friends and have a great time! Weather permitting.

Very chill. Lightly...

mwpete47, Apr 2026
Very chill. Lightly narrated, pleasant boat ride. Can be upstairs in the open air and relax or be in the downstairs indoor and eat/drink. Professional and nice staff.

Boat was nice and service...

Susan_R, Apr 2026
Boat was nice and service top notch. Hit the highlights and was enjoyable for all! The food was tasty and arrived quickly.

Beautiful and relaxing experience!

Eva_T, Apr 2026
Great evening activity! It was super relaxed and easy to get to the ferry and all the staff were very kind and helpful. The boat is beautiful and the sunset views were gorgeous. This was the perfect date activity but there were also groups of friends and families on board. It was windy on the water so a good coat is a must, but the inside was nice and warm for a break from the weather. The food was good but more appetizer/small bites style so plan on getting a few things to make a light dinner. Would definitely go again!

Great way to see Boston...

DONNA_C, Apr 2026
Great way to see Boston by water, even better at night! It was also cool to be on the water beside the USS Constitution when they fired a cannon at sunset!

Bring a coat as the wind...

Jodie_M, Apr 2026
Bring a coat as the wind on the water is chilly! We appreciated the captain pointing out the historical sites.

Great experience with...

Elizabeth_S, Apr 2026
Great experience with wonderful views and cocktails. It was hard to hear the tour guide unless you were near the back of the boat.

Wonderful experience

Tammy_J, Apr 2026
Our experience was wonderful!! Everyone running it did a great job!! Lots of great information! We will definitely do it again!!

Great city skyline!

Vivien_G, Mar 2026
Great cruise, not a ton of narration but you can Google lens most of the city and find out what you are looking at. We stopped in front of the USS Constitution right at sunset and they shot off the canon. Pretty exciting! Sit on the right side facing the front for the best views.

Fun and scenic

Alyssa_M, Jan 2026
The checkin process was easy once we found the office. The boat left and arrived on time. Lots of seating available, clean, and decorated nicely. A great ambience. Beer on tap was watery. They ran out of the chicken wings after we put in our order, but they gave us a very generous alternative in compensation. The sunset view was beautiful over the skyline. Also there was a table with free hot cocoa and cookies!

Cozy

Sarah_A, Jan 2026
Amazing crew and views great experience heated cabin was lovely and the Pinot noir was delicious from Napa valley

Great atmosphere and...

Cory_C, Dec 2025
Great atmosphere and beautiful views of the city. The captain gave a great tour with tons of information.

Harbor trip

John_S, Dec 2025
Very nice ride around the harbor. The Christmas decorations wade the trip very pleasant. The entertainment was nice too.

I would like to go with someone.

Lovedarline_E, Nov 2025
I was happy to enjoy this moment with my husband. there is nothing to complain about Let's relax with our family.

Sunset Cruise on the Boston Harbor!

Alicia_A, Nov 2025
Prepare to relax and enjoy the skyline on the water as the sun sets in the west. A beautiful view. Don't miss the canon blast at sundown coming from Old Ironsides! Get those cameras ready as you will be making more great memories of Boston and the Boston Harbor. The crew was so accommodating and fun.

Bachelorette Sunset Cruise

Lauren_K, Nov 2025
We wanted a cute sunset cruise for our best friend’s bachelorette and it did not disappoint!! Even with the cold weather the inside was nice and warm!! Drinks were really good!! The Christmas decorations were festive and cute too!!

Anniversary Trip activity!

Paige_D, Nov 2025
We enjoyed the sunset cruise! It was relaxing and a great way to cap off our trip. The drinks were good and staff was friendly. It was nice having an outdoor and indoor/climate-controlled option for when it cooled off. The cruise went all around the harbor and was a good length of time!

Great Activity

Wendy_S, Nov 2025
Comfy, cozy boat with lots of seating indoor and out to enjoy the beautiful views. There was also a nice selection of cocktails to purchase
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